3022756 - W05 WHITE EXHAUST FUMES

There is a large amount of exhaust fumes, with light coloured smoke
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • no water or other fluids in the fuel tank
  • engine oil level
Continue to Step 1Presence of dirt in the fuel tankClean the fuel tank
Level too highTop up the engine oil level
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socketCheck that there are no faults in the engine management control unitContinue to Step 2An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unitRestore the connection between engine management control unit and diagnostic connector See   E5050  DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
2CHECK ON CYLINDER COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cylinder compression testContinue to Step 3Cylinder compression insufficientContinue to Step 4
3CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AND VALVE SEALSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
  • that the valve seals are not leaking
Continue to Step 5Cylinder head tightening not correctProceed with removal/refitting of the cylinder head and tighten it correctly Op. 1016C11
Gasket damagedReplace the cylinder head gasket Op. 1016C11
Oil seals leakingReplace valve oil seals Op.   1016E10 
4CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSIONAll OKProblems metOperation

With the cylinder head removed, check:

  • valve seal
  • condition of cylinders/piston rings
Continue to Step 5Insufficient valve sealOverhaul the cylinder head
Wear on cylinders/piston rings outside toleranceRestore correct operating clearances
5CHECKING BLOW-BY CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the blow-by gases intake circuit. In particular, check that there are no obstructions in the separator or in the pipesContinue to Step 6Fault in the pipe from separator to intakeRestore the correct operation of the circuit: if necessary, replace the pipes
Fault in separator (rocker cover)Restore the correct operation of the circuit; if necessary replace the rocker cover
6CHECKING SEAL OF TURBOCHARGER GASKETSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there are no engine oil leaks from turbocharger blade spindleContinue to Step 7Insufficient gasket sealReplace turbocharger
7CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'